Back to 2012 Mini Cooper

2012 MINI COOPER

1.6L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor593Torque4701Fluid6DTC909Battery0Maintenance0Recalls1
P0523moderate severityPowertrain

Engine Oil Pressure Sensor/Switch High Input

on 2012 Mini Cooper 1.6L I4 · FWD

What this code means

High voltage from oil pressure sensor.

Symptoms

  • Very high oil pressure reading
  • Warning light on

Common causes

  • Open circuit
  • Short to power
  • Faulty sensor

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test with mechanical gauge
  2. Test circuit voltage
  3. Test sensor

Repair notes

Replace sensor if actual pressure is normal.

Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle

Building an app?
Free API access to all this data — 50 requests/day, no card required.
Get an API key →
Run a shop?
Manage repairs, estimates, and customers with ShopBase — $249/mo, all features included.
Try ShopBase →